Jandia is a peninsula on Fuerteventura, an island in the Canary Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Africa. Because of this location, even December, the first month of winter in many other destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, brings moderate warmth accompanied by somewhat dry weather. Therefore, it is a prime time for outdoor activities. The average daily temperature is 19°C, which is quite high for the time of year. It is, however, always quite warm in these partsven January and February, the "coldest" months, have an average temperature that is no lower than 17°C. The afternoons enjoy an average high temperature of 21°C, while the mercury drops to an average low of 16°C at night. Those temperatures do decrease in the course of the month. The beginning of December is one to two degrees warmer than the end.
Rain is a rare occurrence during the month of December. The total amount of rainfall that hits the resort's beaches this month is no more than 21mm, spread out over 5 days with rainfall. This, however, makes December the second wettest month of the whole year, together with November and after February. This fact shows what a dry destination this actually is. There are, for instance, 26 days without any rainfall at all. This could be considered to be the wet part of the yearnd it technically isut the word "wet" doesn't accurately describe the actual weather conditions, which are undeniably dry, warm and sunny. There is a 16% chance of experiencing any type of precipitation throughout the month, which is the highest chance of the entire year. If it does rain, it may occur as one of three main types of rainfall. Drizzle is most likely to fall down, being observed on 40% of the days with rainfall. Moderate rain and light rain may happen as well, respectively on 31% and 24% of those days. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are exceptionally unlikely to occur in this area.
Cloud cover ranges between 46% and 51% (the annual maximum) throughout December. Simply put, this means that generally speaking the sky is partly cloudy this month. Clear blue skies can be expected on 24% of the time; overcast skies occur only 15% of the time.
December is also characterised by relatively short days. December 21 is the shortest day of the year, with 10.20 hours of daylight. The other days of the month are only slightly longer.
Both of these two factors influence the amount of sunrays that hit the resort and its beaches this time of year. In December, there are 8 hours of sunshine per day on averagehe same as in January. This makes it the least sunny month of the year. However, 8 hours of sunshine each day is something that most other places can only dream of in winter.
December is a popular time for tourists because they want to escape the colder climates. Because the weather is great throughout the month, it is a great time for nature walks, Jeep rides, visiting historic sites, swimming, jet skiing and even participating in various water sports. With the pretty weather, it is no surprise that people from regions with colder winter months enjoy winter holidays to Fuerteventura and the other islands, such as Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife. Because of the popularity of the region in Decembert's a popular destination to spend the holidayseservations for December trips should be made as far in advance as possible.
If you are indeed planning to visit Jandia in the near future, you can check out our up-to-date and detailed weather forecast right here.
Morro Jable is one of the most popular tourist areas in the resort. A former small fishing village with a population of about 200 people, it has expanded rapidly since the 1980s when the first luxury accommodation was builthe Robinson Club. With its several kilometres of golden beaches, blue ocean, streets lined with bars, shops and restaurants, and dozens of accommodations, this area has grown to attract thousands and thousands of tourists to the region each year. If you want a simply, stress-free holiday in the heart of a touristy area in December, Morro Jable is arguably your best option.
Iberostar Hotel Playa Gaviotas is an all-inclusive four-star spa hotel in Fuerteventura overlooking the ocean. With modern spacious rooms, it offers accommodations for everyone. There is a special Star Prestige area for guests ages 16 and older.
There are plenty of beaches throughout Jandia and the Canary Islands. Many hotels and resorts are within walking distance to the beaches. There are many kilometres of beaches with light, fine sand leading to the clear, blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches are clean and well cared for, with garbage bins strategically placed. In addition, there are four beach bars along the seafront in Jandia offering cold drinks and light snacks at intervals of about 500 metres.
There are plenty of options while at the beach. You can just relax on the shoreline or sunbathe or, with the water temperature averaging 20°C, you can jump in the waters for snorkeling, a swim or to participate in water sports, such as parasailing, kiteboarding or sailing. Fishing is also popular in the area.
There are literally dozens of restaurants throughout Jandia and in other places on Fuerteventura offering Italian, Spanish and local cuisine, as well as international food. Two of the popular stops include Restaurante El Horno and Restaurante Canela Café.
The options for activities in Jandia are virtually endless. Take a trip on the Princess Ico Catamaran so you can sail to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, where you can visit the marina and markets. Shopping is a popular activity in the area as it is duty-free, meaning you don't have to pay taxes. Many people go to purchase perfumes, designer brands and spirits at a lower cost so they can save money on the items they love and use. Besides shopping and saving money, it, of course, makes for a wonderful day trip too.
In addition to this catamaran cruise, there are several other boat trips and excursions on offer in the area
